My attitude towards Griet’s character was effected by my personal ethics and values. When Griet was exposed to a new religion after being forced to go work for the Vermeer’s at Papists’ corner I believed her initial response was bleak and uninviting. Griet described herself never feeling comfortable in what she labelled “the crucifixion room”. At this point, having such diverse and accepting views, I was irritated by her reaction and felt it puerile for her to be so disturbed from a simple painting of Christ. Like most readers I considered Griet’s ignorant response to new surroundings as bland and unadventurous and her reaction to a new religion as somewhat discriminative. Although, further through the novel when Griet was housed in the dark
